The Department of Environmental Affairs is responsible
for the following federally-mandated programs: (1) Industrial Pretreatment Program
which regulates industrial discharges to the Parish sewerage treatment system; (2)
Stormwater Management Program which through public education and regulations strives
to reduce pollutants entering Lake Pontchartrain and the Barataria Basin via our storm
drainage system; (3) Underground Storage Tank Compliance Program which will result
in all Parish-owned USTs being in compliance with federal and state regulations by the
December 1998 deadline; as well as the federally-approved (4) Coastal Zone Management
Program which regulates certain uses within the coastal zone and also develops seeks
funding for and implements coastal protection/restoration projects.
In addition to these four major programs we respond to all citizen
complaints/inquiries of an environmental nature and provide field investigation and
research to advise Parish Administration Council municipalities and towns on matters
related to the environment. We assist all Parish departments and agencies in maintaining
overall compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations as well as
review and advise on proposed commercial and industrial development in Jefferson Parish.
Some of the areas we deal with include: air quality solid waste hazardous waste recycling
water quality groundwater coastal restoration noise and wildlife management.
Important Updates:
- Change in Holiday Garbage Collections in Effect
with New Garbage Collection Contract
- Christmas Tree Collection Dates and Marsh
Volunteer Events
- Christmas Tree Volunteer Form
- Tenth Annual
Poster/Essay Contest
- Curbside Garbage/Trash
Guidelines for the Areas of Unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town
of Lafitte
- Monthly
Report from Mosquito Control Services
- Weather and Water Data from the Davis Pond
Diversion Area
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